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Nitrous Keys joins KGC, Jim Dunn Racing at the NHRA Nevada Nationals
Las Vegas-based Nitrous Keys, which has created a revolutionary key-making system that uses cutting-edge software and hardware, will be bannered on Jim Dunn Racing at the NHRA Nevada Nationals alongside primary sponsor Kindness General Contractors.
With a company name that fits perfectly in the sport of drag racing, Nitrous Keys has become the latest addition to Jim Dunn Racing’s group of sponsors. Nitrous Keys (www.nitrouskeys.com), headquartered in Las Vegas, is focused on speed and…
NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show: “Bent rules, balled fists, and dragstrip battles”
NHRA legends Don Prudhomme, Richard Tharp, Lee Beard, and Frank Hawley will come together to discuss a thrilling topic: “Bent Rules, Balled Fists, and Drag Strip Battles,” as the NHRA Breakfast returns to the SEMA Show Nov. 2 at the Westgate Las Vegas Casino Paradise Events Center.
With four legends set to take the stage, as well as a must-see topic for any racing fan, the NHRA Breakfast is set to return to the SEMA Show on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Westgate Las Vegas Casino Paradise Events Center.
The popular NHRA Breakfast…
Meet the stars of the NHRA at the NHRA Fanfest, Vegas-style tonight
The NHRA Fanfest, Vegas-style returns to famed Fremont Street in Las Vegas Thursday, Oct. 27, featuring a huge driver autograph session and entertainment.
The NHRA Fanfest, Vegas-style returns to famed Fremont Street in Las Vegas Thursday, Oct. 27, featuring a huge driver autograph session and entertainment.
The driver autograph session will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Among the NHRA superstars…
NHRA Insider podcast: Men On The Move: Clay Millican and Ron Capps
Ron Capps and Clay Millican join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Both racers are in a strong position with regard to their seasons.
Ron Capps and Clay Millican join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Both racers are in a strong position with regard to their seasons.
Millican, with fresh ownership and parts, is in the fastest…
Edelbrock Group sponsors Millican Top Fueler for NHRA Nevada Nationals
Edelbrock and Comp Cams will be the primary sponsors on the Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus NHRA Top Fuel dragster driven by Clay Millican at the upcoming NHRA Nevada Nationals.
Edelbrock and Comp Cams will be the primary sponsors on the Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus NHRA Top Fuel dragster driven by Clay Millican at the upcoming NHRA Nevada Nationals.
Founded in Memphis, Tenn., Comp Cams’ partnership with Millican…
Popular Funny Car driver Tom Hoover, known for Showtime entries, passes away
Tom Hoover, whose beautiful Showtime Funny Cars were marquee performers on the NHRA Drag Racing circuit for decades, passed away Oct. 21. He was 81.
Championship hopes could hinge on success at NHRA Nevada Nationals
With championship dreams on the line, the stars in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will look to hit it big on Oct. 27-30 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as the NHRA Nevada Nationals marks the penultimate race in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
With championship dreams on the line, the stars in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will look to hit it big on Oct. 27-30 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as the 22nd annual NHRA Nevada Nationals marks the penultimate race in the…
Tony Stewart to make Top Alcohol Dragster debut in Las Vegas
NASCAR Hall of Famer and NHRA nitro team owner Tony Stewart will make his drag racing debut this weekend at the NHRA Nevada Nationals at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
After two multi-day sessions at Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School and a handful of tests over the last two years in both a Top Alcohol dragster and a Top Fuel dragster, Tony Stewart is ready for the real thing.
The versatile racer who…
The 2022 California Hot Rod Reunion is this weekend in Bakersfield, Calif.
Come one, come all to Famoso Dragstrip this weekend for the 30th annual California Hot Rod Reunion!
Kalitta Motorsports brings high horsepower to two national conventions
Kalitta Motorsports participated in two national conventions in support of Kalitta Air and longtime sponsor Revchem Composites following the Texas NHRA FallNationals. Each display featured a specially designed Toyota Funny Car that Kalitta Motorsports' in-house graphics and branding staff designed and wrapped for each show.
Kalitta Motorsports participated in two national conventions in support of Kalitta Air and longtime sponsor Revchem Composites following the Texas NHRA FallNationals. Each display featured a specially designed Toyota Funny Car that Kalitta…
“T.V. Tommy” Ivo and the five-second Top Fuel run that ignited a controversy
Oct. 22, 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the controversial breaking (or not breaking) of one of drag racing’s great barriers. “T.V. Tommy” Ivo received a 5.97 time slip, allowing him to lay claim to the first five-second Top Fuel clocking, but the run has been shrouded in controversy ever since.
Tomorrow, Oct. 22, 2022, will mark the 50th anniversary of the controversial breaking (or not breaking) of one of drag racing’s great barriers. At a match race at Keystone Raceway Park in New Alexandria, Pa., on Oct. 22, 1972, “T.V.…
Brittany Force owns the ten fastest runs ever made in a Top Fuel dragster
She's faster than fast, quicker than quick—she is speed! With all ten of the fastest passes ever made in a Top Fuel dragster credited to her team, Brittany Force literally owns the top speed record in that category.
Eddie Krawiec on what it'll take to defeat Matt Smith in 2022
Razor-sharp reaction times, a fast bike, early-round wins, more win lights—and a little bit of luck—will all be needed to take down Matt Smith Racing in 2022.
Why you never count Steve Torrence out
The reigning Top Fuel champion's winning ways have not been the overwhelming force we've come to expect from the Capco Team, but that doesn't mean they aren't dead-set on winning again this year.
Two NHRA Camping World Series drivers eligible for 2022 Rookie of the Year
A pair of drivers in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series has been announced by NHRA officials as the eligible candidates for the 2022 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.
A pair of drivers in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series has been announced by NHRA officials as the eligible candidates for the 2022 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.
Pro Stock first-year driver Camrie Caruso and Top Fuel’s Scott Farley…
Capps, Ashley, and Arana discuss Texas FallNationals wins on WFO Radio podcast
Ron Capps, Justin Ashley, and Hector Arana Jr. joined WFO Radio's Joe Castello to discuss winning the Texas NHRA FallNationals to give inside details behind winning at the event at Texas Motorplex.
Top Alcohol Funny Car class set to evolve and grow under new rules package
Return of injected nitromethane combination set to offer more options and a new challenge for Top Alcohol Funny Car racers.
The 2023 season will mark the dawn of a new era for the Top Alcohol Funny Car class with the introduction of a new rules package that is designed to not only increase participation but also promote parity and a level playing field.
The most…
Historic duel in Dallas: John Force vs Cruz Pedregon
In 1992 John Force met Cruz Pedregon in the final round in Dallas for a winner-take-all battle and neither driver was backing down! After hitting the wall—twice!—Force was unable to catch Pedregon who blazed the tires all the way across the finish line.
Canadian Hall of Fame driver, Top Fuel mentor Barry Paton passes away
Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame member Barry Paton, who made the successful transition from driver to NHRA nitro-racing mentor, passed away Oct. 16. He was 79.
Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame member Barry Paton, who made the successful transition from driver to NHRA nitro-racing mentor, passed away Oct. 16. He was 79.
Paton began his drag racing career in 1964 in a ’58 Plymouth Fury and graduated from…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2022 Texas NHRA FallNationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Texas NHRA FallNationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
Texas NHRA FallNationals Weekend Rewind
The Texas NHRA FallNationals was a real Wild West shootout at Texas Motorplex, with lots of drama and big wins. Relive the exciting fourth race of the Countdown to the Championship in our Weekend Rewind.
Different view: Six-time champion Andrew Hines riding from the starting line
The competition in Pro Stock Motorcycle has become progressively stronger, not just this year, but over the last handful. The class demands constant research and development along with very precise application — all things that greatly interest six-…
Salinas, Bellemeur, Hickey win again to highlight Texas NHRA FallNationals
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Texas Motorplex, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, led by Jasmine Salinas, who won for the second time this season in Top Alcohol Dragster.
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Texas Motorplex, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Jasmine Salinas, who won the Gatornationals…
Aaron Stanfield closes out Factory Stock Showdown season with victory
Aaron Stanfield and the Stanfield Racing Engines Chevrolet COPO Camaro battled to the Texas NHRA Fall Nationals win Sunday at Texas Motorplex to finish the 2022 season with his first win of the season.
Aaron Stanfield and the Stanfield Racing Engines Chevrolet COPO Camaro battled to the Texas NHRA Fall Nationals win Sunday at Texas Motorplex to finish the 2022 season with his first win of the season.
Stanfield, also the No. 1 qualifier of…
2012: Antron Brown hangs on to win Top Fuel championship by seven points
Antron Brown made history as the first African-American to win a major motorsports championship when he won the 2012 NHRA Top Fuel championship, but it sure didn’t come easy. First in a series.
Antron Brown made history as the first African-American to win a major motorsports championship when he won the 2012 NHRA Top Fuel championship, but it sure didn’t come easy.
Brown came into the season final in Pomona leading then-seven-time…
Five Things We Learned at the Texas NHRA FallNationals
The Texas NHRA FallNationals kicked off the second half of the six-race NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship at Texas Motorplex and brought us a little bit of clarity about the championship chases. Here’s five things we learned in Dallas.
The Texas NHRA FallNationals kicked off the second half of the six-race NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship at Texas Motorplex and brought us a little bit of clarity about the championship chases. Here’s five things…
Kris Thorne closes out championship season with win in Dallas
After clinching the world championship in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon on Saturday, Kris Thorne closed out his impressive season with a victory on Sunday as part of the 37th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals.
After clinching the world championship in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon on Saturday, Kris Thorne closed out his impressive season with a victory on Sunday as part of the 37th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals.…
Ashley, Capps, Enders keep up the pressure with huge Texas FallNationals victories
Justin Ashley and Erica Enders extended their points leads with wins in Top Fuel and Pro Stock, Funny Car winner Ron Capps closed the gap on the points leader with another win, and Hector Arana Jr. surprised in Pro Stock Motorcycle to bring the Texas NHRA FallNationals to a roaring conclusion.
Justin Ashley and Erica Enders extended their respective points leads with wins in Top Fuel and Pro Stock, Funny Car winner Ron Capps pulled up to points leader Robert Hight’s bumper with another win, and Hector Arana Jr. looked like a season…
Texas NHRA FallNationals Sunday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Texas Motorplex on the final day of the Texas NHRA FallNationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Sunday News and Notes from the Texas NHRA FallNationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. Updated throughout the day.
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After a two-hour, 20-minute delay due to morning rain, round one of Top Fuel kicked off with a stunning result, Josh Hart fouling away a 3.707 to Leah Pruett, whose Rush Truck Center…